Consultant Pediatric Emergency - Dubai
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About the Role
A leading tertiary-care hospital in Abu Dhabi seeks an experienced Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to provide expert emergency care to children and lead departmental initiatives.
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Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive emergency assessment and management for pediatric patients with acute medical, surgical, and trauma conditions
- Lead pediatric resuscitation efforts including advanced airway management, vascular access, and life‑saving interventions
- Perform emergency procedures such as lumbar puncture, fracture reduction and splinting, wound repair, and procedural sedation
- Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, intensivists, and other emergency physicians
- Contribute to strategic development of pediatric emergency services
- Develop and update clinical pathways, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives
- Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, audits, and clinical governance activities
- Mentor junior doctors, residents, and nursing staff
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow‑up instructions clearly and compassionately to families
- Participate in teaching activities for medical students, residents, and fellows
Requirements
- Medical Degree (MD/MBBS) from a recognized institution
- Board Certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics with PEM fellowship, or Emergency Medicine with pediatric specialization
- Minimum 8–10 years of post‑specialization experience, including consultant‑level practice
- Strong clinical expertise in pediatric resuscitation, trauma, and acute care
- Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
- Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage
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Position Overview
- A leading tertiary care hospital in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Consultant Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician to join its Pediatric Emergency Department.
Key Responsibilities Clinical Expertise
- Provide comprehensive emergency assessment and management for pediatric patients presenting with acute medical, surgical, and trauma conditions
- Respiratory distress, seizures, dehydration, infections, and allergic reactions
- Pediatric emergencies requiring resuscitation and stabilization
- Lead pediatric resuscitation efforts including advanced airway management, vascular access, and life‑saving interventions.
- Perform emergency procedures such as lumbar puncture, fracture reduction and splinting, wound repair, procedural sedation.
- Coordinate care with pediatric subspecialists, surgeons, intensivists, and other emergency physicians.
- Ensure safe and efficient patient flow within the Pediatric Emergency Department.
Leadership & Departmental Development
- Contribute to the strategic development of pediatric emergency services.
- Develop and update clinical pathways, guidelines, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in morbidity and mortality reviews, audits, and clinical governance activities.
- Mentor junior doctors, residents, and nursing staff.
Family & Patient Engagement
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow‑up instructions clearly and compassionately to families.
- Promote a child‑friendly, culturally sensitive environment.
- Support families during high‑stress situations and critical decision‑making.
Academic & Research Contributions
- Participate in teaching activities for medical students, residents, and fellows.
- Engage in clinical research, case presentations, and CME programs.
- Represent the department in conferences and community health initiatives.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Medical Degree (MD/MBBS) from a recognized institution.
- Board Certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics with PEM fellowship, or Emergency Medicine with pediatric specialization (e.g., American Board, Royal College, Arab Board, or equivalent).
- Minimum 8–10 years of post‑specialization experience, including consultant‑level practice.
- Strong clinical expertise in pediatric resuscitation, trauma, and acute care.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and teamwork skills.
- Fluency in English; Arabic is an advantage.
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